Motorola Corp. is currently one of the largest leading suppliers of two way radios in the industry. They feature a full range of not just two way radios, but also an extensive selection of accessories for the radios that they sell. They span the spectrum from basic economical family models, to the latest in state of the art feature laden commercial style two way radios. Motorola Corp has also been at the cusp of the development and implementation of the latest in compact dry cell battery technology.

A Replacement for Cell Phones

In recent years Motorola two way radios have become so advanced that a growing trend has developed in people using Motorola two way radios in place of their cell phones. It began in the the work place by people discovering the convenient flexibility and ease of use of two way radios for communications throughout the day. Quite simply, people were growing to prefer two way radios over cell phones after trying them out at their jobs.

Unlimited Free Calls

Of course, you can't make radio calls to a person that doesn't also have a two way radio, so they are still keeping and using their cell phones. However; for day in, day out contact and communication between family and friends, people everywhere are discovering that they can completely bypass their cell phone company and cell phone charges by using a two way radio.

Two Bands

All two way radios use one of two frequency bands and they are known as FRS, or Family Radio Service band and GMRS, or General Mobile Radio Service band. The GMRS band is specifically used for longer range two way radios, meaning anything over two miles, while the FRS band is for short range two way radios of two miles or less.

Motorola Uses Two Bands

In general, you will find that most two way radios on the market function exclusively with one band or another. Motorola radios on the other hand, differ in that most of the models that Motorola has available are capable of taking advantage of either one of these two bands.

Each new model that has been introduced has shown marked improvement over the last and they have also increased in the number of sizes and colors available while simultaneously offering more storage and download capacity. The intensity of the sound experience simply must be heard to be believed. Just in case you haven't been paying attention lately, here are some of the new cool things the iPod can do.

The all new click wheel will allow you to control a variety of functions with one finger, the shuffle mode from the top of the wheel will allow you to randomize your music play and you can operate the play, stop, pause, forward, and rewind all from the click wheel.

If you want to transfer files to your computer from your portable device you can find hidden files by right clicking on iPod and then choosing tools, and then options. Once in the control panel, select view tab, click hidden files, then show hidden files which will then make all of your files viewable. Now you can move music to your computer that you have bought.

A functional stopwatch is also included with a time zone clock utility. The device also has an iTunes control at the lower part of the screen that allows you to fast-forward and rewind as well as pick your play list and add songs to your favorites. A function also exists to allow you to back up and restore which lets you move your entire library. If you have a Mac you can use the preinstalled text to speech program to transfer any document or webpage into an MP3.

You can also perform synching functions from the menu bar which will let you synch you calendars, address book, pictures and more. If you opt for the optional dock you can use it as a remote control for your iPod and listen to your tunes all over the house through your TV or stereo.

Another really cool feature that I like a lot is the audio books availability allowing you to download books from over 9,000 titles and synch them with your computer. If you are buying the unit for a child, there are even built in parental controls so that you can put limits on what podcasts and music your child is able to access. With the all new iPod there has never been an easier way to access multiple forms of entertainment from audi books to photos.

Digital picture frames will likely completely change the way we display photos in our homes, offices, and public places in a matter of years. This LCD technology is on the path of similar recent ones like flat screen TVs, laptops, and cell phones. As the technology advances, prices become more affordable, and people realize the obvious benefits over the long-standing previous technology, digital photo frames will become ubiquitous.

Displaying photos in frames is virtually as old as the camera and photography itself. In fact the business and art associated with picture frames has become a huge market itself. Photo frames come in all shapes, sizes, costs, and décor. But until these new digital frames came along, traditional photo frames had one distinct limitation: they are static.

Digital picture frames build on the concepts of traditional frames and albums but use 21st century LCD technology to move them from static to dynamic. Now by simply transferring pictures in their digital state from your camera or computer to a digital frame, pictures can be displayed in a slide show format in what looks like a traditional frame.

Digital photo frames have become possible through improvements in display technology, storage and memory, and transfer methods. LCD technology has become better and cheaper, so 5-inch, 7-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, 11-inch, and 12-inch size frames that are crystal clear are possible and affordable. Digital pictures can be stored and transferred via affordable SD memory cards, SmartMedia Cards, Memory Sticks, and USB flash drives. Changing pictures on your frame easily via one of these devices, sometimes wirelessly with select digital frames, is the magic of dynamically changing frames.

Major consumer electronics manufacturers are capitalizing on the market for these digital photo viewers, including such players as Kodak, Smartparts, and Portable USA, and highly performing frames with many features. Digital frames also come in many décor and colors such from black, brown, white, cherry, espresso, and all kinds of wood. Soon endless new features such as variable frame decors and auto on/off features will become standard.

It was only a matter of time before the world of picture frames moved into the digital age.

As the top three gaming giants are still fighting it out between each other (Playstation, Xbox and the Nintendo Wii) there was one clear winner in January with the Nintendo Wii taking just over 52% of the gaming revenue.

Completely outselling its competitors with around 679,200 units sold in January, the Nintendo Wii is proving to be the nation’s favourite console. The Nintendo DS was second in January selling close to 510,800 units and the Xbox 360 selling 309,000 units. The Playstation 3 failed to make the top 3 by selling only 203,200 units.

Although the Nintendo Wii is expensive, it is not as expensive as the other two main consoles which I feel could be a contributing factor to the massive success it is having. Also, most of the games that are currently out on the Nintendo Wii are designed for user interaction and for groups of people. In my opinion this is something that the other consoles lack and gives the Wii a great advantage.

Although the Nintendo Wii may be lacking slightly in the graphics department compared to the other big consoles at the moment, it definitely makes up for it in the entertainment factor. With so many great games available at a fairly reasonable price it is no wonder this console is outselling the others by thousands.

Along with the actual console, there are now many add-ons for the Wii, such as the Wii Fit. The Wii fit was one of the biggest selling games in Christmas 2008 and is still selling in massive numbers even now.

If you are looking to buy a console this year I really would recommend the Nintendo Wii. Not only are you getting a great console but also the opportunity for other great games such as the Wii Fit. If you shop online to find one of these you can save yourself a packet as there are many great games available.

Bluetooth - 6 Benefits For Cell PhonesBluetooth technology makes mobile phones more functional, with handy little earbud headsets that are completely wireless and allow for hands-free answering and talking on the cell phone. In fact, Bluetooth wireless technology has made many electronic components wireless and far surpasses infrared in its usefulness and practicality.

Benefits of Bluetooth for Cell Phones

1. Hands-Free Cell Phone useFor cell phones, using a wireless hands-free headset in the car, like Bluetooth allows you to free your hands for driving and safety, especially since many states now have mandatory hands-free cell phone use law while driving.

2. Bluetooth is InexpensiveBluetooth technology is cheap for companies to implement, which results in lower costs for the consumer on Bluetooth products and especially Bluetooth cell phone headsets.

3. Bluetooth is Automatic and User FriendlyBluetooth doesn’t have you set up a connection or push any buttons. When two or more devices enter a range of up to 30 feet of each other, they will automatically begin to communicate. For cell phones, the user need not touch the phone, but instead can leave it in their pocket and perform most of the cell phone tasks by using the in-ear Bluetooth headset. Those functions include, completely wireless, hands-free answering and talking on the cell phone.

4. Bluetooth Provides Low InterferenceBluetooth devices usually avoid interference from other wireless devices by using frequency hopping and also low power wireless signals.

5. Bluetooth is Reliable and UniversalBluetooth technology is a world wide, universal wireless standard. As more and more devices started to use the Bluetooth technology, more manufacturers are making make their products compatible with it making it a standard for wireless.

6. Bluetooth Consumes Little EnergyBecause Bluetooth uses low power signals, it requires very little energy and will use less battery power as a result. This is an excellent benefit for cell phones because Bluetooth will not drain the battery.

What are board cameras? These tiny but very useful cameras may just be your key to designing and building your very own home or office surveillance system. They're very affordable and easy to mount. There are also several models with nifty features to choose from, which helps expand their usability. If the possibility of working on an easy but practical project appeals to your tinkering soul, here are some usage tips regarding the board camera:

What are board cameras?Board cameras are just that – cameras. More specifically, they are made of fixed lenses that are mounted onto circuit boards. A board camera is a basic component of a camera surveillance system, which means you'll have to buy it as a part that you could assemble to create another device, such as a dome camera or a hidden mini camera. You buy board cameras as is.

Usage tipsBoard cameras have a variety of uses, depending on your wants and needs. In most cases, though, they are mounted in order to work as spy or hidden cameras. As long as you know exactly what to do with a board camera, you'll be able to choose one (or a few) that has the features that will work best for you.

The most basic thing you should consider regarding a board camera or any camera for that matter is the lens. The lens is pre-mounted on a board camera and the iris is usually fixed. That means you cannot zoom in or out without an additional device or accessory. Lenses can also be pinhole type or full.

Pinholes, like their name suggests, are small lenses and are perfect for use as spy cameras. You can mount these on a table clock, a lamp, a baseball cap or even a teddy bear. Full lenses are bigger and will work well on dome or mini cameras to complete your surveillance system.

If you plan to use a board camera for surveillance, you have an option as to whether you prefer to view activities in black and white or color. There are also lenses that afford you low-light viewing, usually indicated as a low Lux count. A good Lux count would be at least 0.05, although there are others that can go as low as 0.0003. The low number means that the board camera lens will still work in near total darkness. Resolution is also a key feature to look into when considering board camera usage. Videos of activities are much easier to view if the images are crisp and sharp.

The alarm clock is one instrument most of us cannot do without, yet we find it a monotonous invention. Any modification to make it more appealing is more than welcome. With the advent of innovation in the communication technology industry these reminding devices have now been clubbed with other gadgets as additional features. A good example is the radio alarm clock.

What's Different?

It is basically a musical gadget that allows its user to set specific time reminders in creative ways. It can also be used to tune into a radio at a particular time to listen to a program being aired. This saves the user the inconvenience of manually keeping track of time, especially when he or she has a busy schedule.

Most digital time reminding devices are reset to 00:00 or 12:00 every time they are powered on. This means that a power outage during the night may result in your time tracker failing to trigger off at the right time. So if you are very particular that your instrument does not fail, you can go in for those that automatically keep track of time even if there has been a power outage. A radio wake up clock with a battery backup could help overcome this problem.

In Tune With Technology

For music lovers these devices come along with an iPod facility as well as a CD player. You could also set your alarm to the sound of your favorite song or any other customized audio recording. The market offers a wide range of products for those who like to explore and stay up-to-date with the latest in technology.

A typical radio alarm clock would have a LCD or LED display panel, alarm indicator and features of a radio or musical system. Another basic feature of this gadget is the snooze facility. A lot of these time trackers come with the extendable snooze option. Even better are those that offer features where the snooze timing could be set according to the end user's convenience.

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